In 2023, the European railway transport volume for food products, beverages, and tobacco experienced notable trends. France led with the highest volume, despite a decline. Italy and Latvia showed positive growth, indicating increasing rail transport reliance. Germany and Lithuania also saw modest increases. Poland and Hungary experienced significant rises, whereas Norway and Finland saw the most drastic declines.
Future trends to watch include the potential increase in railway transport volumes in Eastern European countries, driven by infrastructure improvements. Environmental considerations may further boost rail use over road transport, influencing the volumes of food products, beverages, and tobacco transported via rail across Europe.
Top countries in Railway Transport Volume of Food Products, Beverages and Tobacco Share by Country (Million Tonne Kilometers)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 18.79 | 2023 | -20.47% | -2.69% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 17.18 | 2023 | -3.96% | +3.22% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 12.12 | 2023 | +5.14% | +2.44% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Latvia | 11.63 | 2023 | +5.08% | +5.74% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Lithuania | 8.86 | 2023 | -5.64% | +2% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 6.56 | 2023 | +3.69% | +3.71% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Switzerland | 6.13 | 2023 | +4.14% | +2.73% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 4.87 | 2023 | -1.71% | +8.28% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 3.31 | 2023 | +0.97% | +5.81% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 2.03 | 2023 | 0% | +7.46% | View data |
